Athens car hire

Depending on the number of people you’re traveling with or any cargo you’re bringing along, like golf clubs to have fun at the University Golf Course, a van or an SUV can be a good choice when traveling to Athens. However, if you intend to stay within the city, feel free to rent any standard-sized vehicle that’ll suit your taste and budget from car rentals in Athens.

The speed limits in Georgia apply in Athens, where you’ll find driving on rural highways and interstate require a 70mph speed limit. While driving on urban freeways, the maximum speed limit sits at 65mph, which also applies to divided roadways. Undivided roadways get 55mph while residential neighborhood speed limits are reduced to 35mph, and unpaved rural roads get 35mph. You’ll find that some residential districts set their own speed limits and may have a maximum of 25mph, so watch out for signs. Speed limits are bound to be even lower around construction zones, schools, and hospitals.

In Downtown Athens, you’ll find parking meters enforced Monday through Saturday from 8am to 10pm at a rate of about $1.25 per hour. You can only park on the streets for a maximum of 2h although after 6pm you can purchase more time. You’ll also find several parking decks like the college Ave and Washington Street decks that offer free parking for the past half an hour and charge around $1 per hour after that.

The average price of fuel in Athens is £2.54 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £30 and £41, depending on the car size.

Standard (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Athens.

Car hire companies onsite at Hartsfield-Jackson airport include Fox, Europcar, Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Hartsfield-Jackson airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Sixt, Europcar, Thrifty and Avis.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Standard car hire in Athens costs £44 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Athens costs £65 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Athens costs £35 per day, on average.

Most car hire providers in Athens offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Athens, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.